New Throne for the Captain advise

phatdaddy · #1 08-19-2011, 10:06 PM

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...classNum=10825

willy, i used something like this for some spring line cleats on the v. i was a little leary of them , but they work well and are pretty easy to use.

even better would be to put in an inspection plate and use fender washers and nylock nuts. i hate a floppy seat...

THEFERMANATOR · #2 08-19-2011, 10:43 PM

Mine was mounted down with #14 stainless screws and alot of 5200 and she never budged even in some NASTY water. As for the old bolt holes, I would use some git rot to initially fill the holes if it is a wood core so as to encapsulate it so water can't get into the core. Then use a gel coat patch kit and color match it to make them not so much of an eyesore and cover em over. If you can get to the underside though, I would through bolt it with 1/4 stainless. If not just the 5200 and #14 stainless screws. As for teh rear mounts, it could have been for some outriggers maybe?

SkunkBoat · #3 08-20-2011, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by phatdaddy

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs...classNum=10825

willy, i used something like this for some spring line cleats on the v. i was a little leary of them , but they work well and are pretty easy to use.

even better would be to put in an inspection plate and use fender washers and nylock nuts. i hate a floppy seat...

I also used these to remount my pedestal seat and they worked great. 1/4" stainless machine screws.
On my 84 cuddy, only 4 holes bolted thru the other 2 were screwed into the stringers.

I'm thinking maybe there was a fold-up cutting board on the back of that chair?

jasoncooperpcola · #4 08-20-2011, 03:51 PM

Since it was probably custom made for the Contender and not a generic size, i would think that the brackets lined up with the edge of the console, both of which, would be screwed directly into the stringers.

As for the rear brackets they could be to mount another foot rest pipe on, for more rod holders. ALso on Contenders website this is an option for seating for the 30 Tournament, "Tournament leaning post (Features tray, cooler base, (4) rod holders and folding footrest)" This is right off Condender's website.

The holes in the floor?

I will let someone else chime in on that one.

As far as the toggle bolts i have not used them on my boats. But i have used them for mounting shelving, tv brackets, etc in restaurants, bars etc,. IMO they are as strong as an equivalent size bolt and nut with a fender washer. We always put 1/2 or 3/4 plywood on the studs before sheetrock to anchor stuff to. Its strong. One builing owner didn't like the idea. I told him if he could rip the shelving down i will replace it with his choice of fasteners on MY time and dime. After a couple tries he gave up.

reelapeelin · #5 08-20-2011, 05:54 PM

Willy, I looked down into the pedistal that's original on this '84...I haven't confirmed it yet, but it appears to be a 3-4" hole thru the floor deck under the center of the pedistal...hope this not the case on yours...

willy · #6 08-20-2011, 06:21 PM

Oh sh1t, I hope not.

Orlando · #7 08-20-2011, 07:05 PM

if it is sounds like a good place for a flush mount access panel

willy · #8 08-20-2011, 07:32 PM

Problem is it will cross the seam for thee tank cover onto the rest of the the floor. I hope not, going to go down and take a look soon, maybe tomorrow, tried to call that number, you get a cell phone voice mail. Try again Monday

SkunkBoat · #9 08-20-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by reelapeelin

Willy, I looked down into the pedistal that's original on this '84...I haven't confirmed it yet, but it appears to be a 3-4" hole thru the floor deck under the center of the pedistal...hope this not the case on yours...

My 84 had those holes under the pedestals

cfelton · #10 08-22-2011, 05:10 PM

Hey Willy, nice find on that seat/leaning post. That ought to look good in your boat. My 77's got a 2 1/2 in. hole under the starboard pedastal but had back to back with no hole on the port side. I removed the back to back and mounted a pedastal seat on the port side using predrilled holes, plenty of 5200 and #14 stainless steel screws. Its held good so far. Ive got two new Todd extra wide captains chairs ordered, can't wait till I get them in.